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This discussion question comes from the handout on Midrash. Remember that midrash is not the Bible – it is a form of rabbinic literature that goes back centuries, in which rabbis puzzle over gaps, inc

This discussion question comes from the handout on Midrash. Remember that midrash is not the Bible – it is a form of rabbinic literature that goes back centuries, in which rabbis puzzle over gaps, inconsistencies, or puzzles in the Torah. 

  • What differences do you note between the 6th century midrash of Ben Sira and the modern midrash by Judith Plaskow?
  • Why might midrash revisions be a helpful resource for modern Jewish women?

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